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Clothing for Riding Your Bike in the Fall

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, tagged , , , , , , , on October 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The temperatures during the fall season (same with early spring) really test how creative you can be with your cycling wardrobe. It’s not warm enough to be wearing short sleeves and shorts, but it’s not cold enough to break out the tights and jacket. So then when presented with the opportunity to ride in the fall, your brain starts to think through what’s in your closet that can be mix-and-matched to meet your needs. I’ve seen some very creative attempts, from wearing to pairs of shorts (both with chamois) to arm warmers over a long sleeve jersey. Whatever you find that works for you, great. For those who don’t have a clue where to begin, here are a few options to consider:

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Wearing a Base Layer in the Summer — Explained

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., tagged , , , , on August 10, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Base layers are thought to be for keeping warm. When you’re heading out on a ride and a single layer isn’t enough, whether it be a jacket or jersey, you put on a base layer for a little extra warmth. So then why do you see pros wearing a base layer under their short sleeve jerseys during the hot summer months? It turns out base layers do more than keep you warm. A short sleeve or sleeveless base layer underneath your jersey does two major things for you: 1)keeps your bib straps or jersey from rubbing you raw and 2)keeps your jersey away from your skin.

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Blocking the Wind with Newspaper — Cycling

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information on July 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Why do cyclist take newspapers from spectators? To catch up on the latest news. Sorry, I couldn’t resist the old-man humor. Newspapers happen to be great for blocking wind. After a long climb you’re hot and sweaty, and the last thing you want to do is freeze while you’re bombing down a mountain pass; the [...]

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Preventing Saddle Sores Caused from Cycling

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, tagged , , , , on June 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Nobody, and I repeat, nobody wants to become victim of a dreaded saddle sore. Saddle sores are responsible for quite possibly the greatest discomfort you can experience on the bike. They take professional cyclists out of races and force cycling addicts to take a few days off. And anyone who has had a saddle sore knows that not riding because of them has nothing to do with being tough.

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Castelli Endurance Bib Shorts Review

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, Product Reviews, tagged , , , , , on June 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Endurance Bib Short by Castelli is a new addition to the Castelli family for 2010. And in my opinion, the greatest addition. Yes, the much-hyped Castelli Body Paint Bib Shorts are great, but I’d take the Endurance Bibs over them if I had to choose (and I’ve got both pairs).

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Cycling Jackets: Transparent Racing Capes Reviewed

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, Product Reviews, tagged , , , , , on May 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »

The “racing cape” is a unique piece of cycling apparel. It’s purpose is to keep you protected from the wind and rain while still showing your team kit and race number. It does all of those things…to a certain extent.

Does it keep you protected from the wind?
Yes, and it does a really good job of it. Most rain capes are not made to fit like a jacket you wear over clothes, they’re made to fit like a cycling jersey; form fitted. This is great because it translates to not having extra material to…

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